World Cup 2026 guides & insights
Factual guides to the World Cup 2026 format, host cities and how to follow it.
World Cup 2026 format: 48 teams, 12 groups, 104 matchesHow the 2026 World Cup works: 48 teams in 12 groups of four, a 32-team knockout round, and 104 matches across three host nations.
World Cup 2026 host countries and citiesWorld Cup 2026 is hosted across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. See every host city and stadium.
How to follow World Cup 2026 in your local timeFilgoon shows every World Cup 2026 kick-off in your local timezone, with reminders and calendar export.